Colin Hay

The songwriter behind the classic anthem shared his disapproval of his band's song being used by Australian anti-immigration protesters.

Hay and Ironside will be feted at the 2023 APRA Music Awards, set for Thursday, April 27 at ICC Sydney, on Gadigal land.

Co-written by Men At Work frontman Colin Hay and guitarist Ron Strykert, “Down Under” can now boast “unofficial” national anthem status.

The Australian DJ and producer’s drum ‘n’ bass belter, featuring Colin Hay, rises 6-5 on the latest Official U.K. Singles Chart, for a new peak position.

The Gold Coast electronic music producer’s bass-heavy reimagining of ‘Down Under’ (via Sweat It Out) rises 20-10 on the midweek U.K. chart.

While the inaugural Global APRA Music Awards ceremony had plenty of the glitz and glam you’d expect at a red carpet music event, it was the most quintessential Australian and New Zealand event for one big reason: It’s heart.

Good luck, y'all.